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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Software Engineer Lead & Product Owner - Level 4

Fort Worth Texas

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$131K/yr - $227K/yr

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense technology, seeking a Staff Software Engineer to serve as both a technical lead and software architect. The role involves driving the design and development of scalable evaluation and data analysis solutions, leading software projects, and mentoring junior developers.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical leader and software architect, responsible for guiding software design and implementation strategies

Drive the full lifecycle of software projects—from planning and requirements through development and integration

Design and implement analysis and evaluation tools using Python and related technologies

Lead architecture decisions and promote sound software engineering practices across the team

Generate and review software design documentation, ensuring compliance with project requirements

Drive the creation and refinement of software requirements, translating system specifications and stakeholder inputs into clear, actionable development tasks

Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Project Management to align software tools with overall test and evaluation goals

Act as a domain expert within the ISE software team, bringing specialized knowledge in one or more areas such as Radar, EW, EO/IR, or CNI

Integrate software tools into broader system workflows, ensuring alignment with verification and validation processes

Mentor junior developers and provide ongoing technical guidance and support

Participate in design reviews, code merges, and other quality assurance activities

Interface with internal and external stakeholders to understand user needs and deliver effective software solutions

Define and prioritize product features by collaborating with stakeholders and guiding development teams to deliver customer-focused solutions, as a Product Owner (PO)

Apply sound engineering principles in developing software used to analyze lab and flight test data, supporting the Digital Transformation of system evaluation processes

Qualification

PythonAgile methodologiesTechnical leadershipC/C++JavaSystems Engineering ProcessData analysisCommunicationProject managementCritical thinkingMentoringProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (System Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, etc.), Mathematics, or similar STEM field from an accredited college

Significant Sensor / System / Platform (Weapons, Fusion/Sensors, or CNI/Datalinks) knowledge/experience

Demonstrated history of analysis and critical thinking

Experience and/or knowledge of the Systems Engineering Process

Experience with Agile software development methodologies and tools, such as Jira

Python, C/C++, or Java experience

SECRET security clearance with investigation within the last 5 years

Preferred

Demonstrated skills of analysis and reporting

Strong communications skills

Strong technical leadership experience

Demonstrated experience in solving complex problems

Demonstrated strong project management skills

Demonstrated ability to take a project concept to successful completion

Experience with project management using Agile process, Scrum, and JIRA

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Founded in 1912